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Community Center Concerns in Westborough: A Cautionary Perspective


Last night, I went to the Town Meeting here in Westborough, concerning building and providing a Community Center. I listened to the proposal, the alternatives, and what has been done so far. While I admire Westborough’s intentions, I do not agree with the way it is being done.

Some mistakes have been made, and the Boards I saw last night need to slow down, first. The first mistake, to the project as I see it was the purchase of the building intended for this purpose. A 20 year old building, was not the way to go, the building should have been better inspected from the start. A Flat roofed building has numerous problems for the New England area of Massachusetts. The roof is already twenty years old, it needs a full replacement, period. Second problem with this roof is it will need to be reinforced once redone, to carry the additional weight of the AC Units to be place upon it .It must not only hold the AC Units and be sealed properly and maintained, but be strong enough to withstand Snowfalls herein New England.

The roof is a major flaw the town did not recognize when it bought the building. The roof being 20 years old as is, needs to be totally replaced, not repaired. As it sits right now, if one small leak exists in said roof. you will need to do a full inspection of the structure in all areas. Water damage, can be devastating as we all know. Once water gets in, it will travel, throughout said building causing major problems not only by weaking the roof structure itself, but, by weaking the walls, and framing. if it has leaked anywhere along the roof, and I mean anywhere, you then face a possible clean up of mold, mildew damages, that will cost additional millions.

That is the first thing I will mention here. The next is the repointing and strengthening of the structure to hold the weight of what is being proposed and the pricing. Motar pointing up, while can be done, may not be enough if the water damage exists, from the roof, especially, if there is water damage inside the structure.

The exterior, while I believe in the appearance will need to be improved, the cost is going to get out of control for what is being proposed. Then you need to reshuffle the interior of the building to fit in what you need to use it for. My question is why so much, at one time? I am a Disabled Veteran myself, and I know what Veterans shall need. I also know that dividing such a Community Center up in the way it is proposed is very costly. You are trying to do too much at one time as I see it.

A place for the younger generation of teens to mid-twenties or thirties, should be separate and a place away from Seniors and Veterans. Not forced into one building in the way proposed here.

On top of the structure itself needing to be fully inspected and tight and sturdy. The exterior proposal of rebuilding and fixing sidewalks, and parking lots, is ok. yet, if you look at the numbers as presented and the layout of the exterior and interior of what is intended, I ask, even if done in twenty phases, the cost for this is crazy. I know, the economy in America is about to change once more, under the incoming Administration in Washington. Price will rise folks, you will get hit with maybe numbers that are twice what you have estimated already. Stop and think about what you are doing here, slow down.

Next is how does a Town the size of Westborough, Mass. intend to pay for such a building, or Community Center? Where will the funding come from folks, the people of Westborough, will not like having their taxes raised to pay for such a project. On average, you are asking Westborough citizens to add approximately eight hundred dollars a year or more to their current tax bills. This increase will anger many citizens, and you may lose out here. The Senior population that is growing here in Westborough, may be seniors, but we are not stupid either. There are now many condo complexes here in Westborough and yes the older generation and population is growing, yet, you have to remember, their wallets and purses are not. They are retired, elderly, surviving on social security and retirement funds, pensions. as it is the price of living in Westborough, Mass, is up there without additional costs of this nature.

While I agree, something must be done to accommodate the Seniors of Westborough, and it’s Veterans too, I do not agree to the cost of said project of this Community Center. We currently have a Senior Center in Westborough, so what is wrong with extending it? Is it the property it sits on, the cost of said expansion, what? Who came up with the idea of purchasing a building for this purpose, of a Community Center of such size and paying so much for a twenty year old building? Who inspected it prior to purchase, for feasibility, and purpose? That is where the first problem sits in my mind. This was not in my opinion, thought out fully, and you could see that, in the presentation at the meeting last night. The economy of the town, and it’s population which is growing in age, can’t be asked to foot a bill this high, that will hit our taxes and be reasonable, not in my opinion.

Before you start, designing and fabricating the interior of such a Community Center, you will have to start with the building itself. The damages on the roof, the ac units being replaced and secured alone is major here. One small leak in any part of said roof, can lead to a major disaster here. As one of the members of the board said, roof problems here in Westborough have occurred to many structures in the past and recently, and have cost the town bundles of cash to repair. What assurance and guarantee is there, that this building, will not do the same? A re-warranty of such a roof will not be enough, to hold. The best you may get on such a warranty of this type by an insurance company out there may be 5 to ten years not 20 to 25 as needed. A new roof may cost more initially to do here, but in the long run, may be the best way to go for safety and maintenance also in the future.

While the design of this Community Center is pretty, and nice looking, it includes far too much in one shot to get done. Go back to basics here. You made the mistake of purchasing a building, that is in need of repairs and maintenance. Fix the building and structure first. Second, find out, how many people said building can hold under the safety and fire codes of Westborough and the State. This will have to be a slow build if it is done, phased out over a lot more time, then is suggested or being planned for here. Go one step at a time if you plan on accomplishing what you wish here. A rush of any kind will only cause going back to fix what you missed, or did not do correctly.

I know, I am not a city planner on said project, and I am only a concerned citizen in Westborough looking at this from the outside in. I also know, that rising costs are about to hit this country and it’s economy, with the new Administration coming in Washington, DC. The taxes will rise folks, tariffs will hit, and people will suffer the costs of said actions. If you don’t believe that, then you are living in a make believe world, for no American can be that blind not to see it coming.

I live in one of the Condo Complexes here in Westborough, Mass. and I know, the Seniors who live here, want to have a say in how the town does it’s business, and how it pays for it all. I remind all, on the Town Boards and in the town Government here, Seniors in all of these Condo Complexes, don’t want to be taxed out of the town, we chose to come here. We are on budgets and financial plans and retirement plans. we are not, the rich, nor are we the money bags, you intend us to be, to expand your town. You need to stop and tell us now, where you plan on getting the funding for projects like this, how much it will cost the average home owner and taxpayer on each level. You can give out pretty pictures and looks of what you want to build all you like, but in the end, we the people, especially the Seniors and Veterans, want to know, what’s the bottom line and cost for each of us and can we really afford it all? That is never mentioned in these town hall meetings, by anyone on the boards is it? Why?

As it sits now and for what I have seen as a citizen, Senior and Veteran, I would vote no for said Community Center. You can’t build it unless you can pay for it folks, in a decent way that will not, coast each Home Owner and tax payer that much. Look I know Northborough, Marlboro, Southborough, all have better Senior Centers than Westborough, everyone knows that. You can’t be playing lets keep up with the Jones next door and get away with it if you don’t have the funding and budget to do so. Slow down, fix the building you bought first and foremost. Make it safe, make it structurally sound, make it adhere to Fire and Safety Codes and buildings codes as set forth by the town and the state and the Federal Government too.

Get financial assistance from The Federal government towards any part of the project that affects or is built for veterans. Ask for assistance from the State for Senior citizens that live here, and show the state the town’s population is aging and increasing in numbers and the reason you need this. Without outside assistance financially, I do not see how the Town of Westborough can come up with that amount of money to do this Community Center and make it work. Don’t fabricate it, don’t bypass the cost of it, don’t pretend here, be real. You can’t ask people who are 55 and up, to pay this bill, you can’t ask Veterans who are Disabled, or on Disability payments to do so either. You can’t tell Senior Citizens who no longer work, to enjoy and pay such taxes either, you will have a major revolt on your hands. Wake up, before you go any further, reevaluate what you are doing, slow down. It is not the Senior population, The Veterans, or even the children of Westborough, who made the decision to purchase a twenty year old building with problems, it is you the board who made that mistake. so before you proceed in any attempt, to build such a Community Center as presented or any of the alternatives, you need to go back to the basics here. Fix your eight million dollar building you purchased first, in a proper way, and as affordable and in a safe way. Once the building is safe, structurally, the roof is proper enough to not only hold the AC Units proposed for it, as well as leak proof and the masonry points needed to be fixed are done and repaired, you can then start the project if you have a way of funding it, properly, without, killing the average tax payer in town.

Phasing parts in is great as long as you can pay for each phase. The phases would have to be smaller than being proposed and the project may not get fully completed till 20230 or so, yet in the end, it would be properly funded, properly maintained and finished to be safe, comfortable, up to building codes, and worth the effort and last for many years and possibly a generation.

Please don’t think, I am saying the Community Center should not be built, or that I am saying it is not needed. I am saying, find a way to slow down, find a way to pay for this project that won’t break the citizens of Westborough’s back here. Stop, trying to outdo your neighboring towns, be logical, be economical, be realistic, at no time will this Community Center be holding over three hundred people in my opinion. While the Senior Population is growing folks, they are also inflicted with aliments that stop their participation. we slow down, we can’t drive much. we can’t afford gas and extras like we did when younger. Wake up. The Veterans are not going to be able to on limited budgets pay for this either. So, how do you get it paid for, built, and completed? Please tell us, the citizens, of Westborough, It’s home owners and tax payers, our Seniors and Veterans, where the funding comes from, how, you get it and how much it will cost each of us. Break it down, because at the point the project is at now, I see too many mistakes, and no answer for the funding other than the citizens paying for this and taxes rising. What’s the options here, and in my opinion, if they are not good, stop the project, and recalibrate here.

Navigating Holidays Alone: A Personal Journey


December 24th, 2024 has arrived, it is the beginning of Christmas Eve day for me. Outside it is 28 degrees here in Westborough, Mass. and snow is forecasted for today. As I look out my sliding door to my balcony, the skies are gray and overcast and it does look like snow shall be here soon enough.

As to the Holiday itself, I don’t do anything for it, anymore. Since I lost my wife in 2021, Christmas Eve and Day have become just another day for me. The normal is all I have now a days. I stay home, try to eat and drink properly and watch tv, read, and build my puzzle. Clean my home as I go, when needed. I go out these days only for certain things. 1) To see Doctors as needed. 2) Grocery shopping so I may eat. 3) Twice a week I play Mexican Train Dominos at the Clubhouse and on Monday evenings I play Billiards. While I enjoy playing them and the company of others while I do, I am cautious doing so. But, I do so, to just get out of my condo and in an attempt to be social is all. I am trying to fit in, like a square peg, in a round hole here, it is at times uncomfortable for me. Yet, it is an attempt, whether it will work or not is at times beyond my comprehension, yet at least I attempt.

At 68, soon to be 69, I have come to realize many thing regarding myself. I am not overly friendly to anyone. I try to keep a distance and not disturb others. Although invited to other’s homes, I do not attend, I hate imposing on people or being a burden to anyone, always have and will. I have never been a true social person, who interacts with others easily, I don’t have the charm, needed for that. No I am not a scrooge as some may say, nor am I really a loner, or wanderer, I just am very careful and more scared then anything. I get very melancholy on Holiday Season. I miss my wife who passed in 2021 and I am slowly trying to move on, yet, I find it hard. Is that wrong to say or do, I think not, after the 28 years I spent with her. Yes I know, I must learn to carry on without her, but my spirit remembers her too well to forget her too.

Anyway, the year is moving forward and time ticks on. Each day bring me closer to 69, and the New Year ahead. I am disappointed in the American people, because they voted Trump back in Office. I can’t change it, but it depresses me. How did the American People vote in a convicted felon as President and why? I shall never understand the logic behind it, and find it very disturbing that the American People, have fallen so low, as to do so. Yet, I face what may be my final years, living under a President who is a felon, and is being run by the likes of Elon Musk, Steve Bannon and Steven Miller. Having to live with it, will harm our place i the world, our economy and the mental health of the American People. yet, Americans chose this, so forward we go.

As a Senior citizen and a Disabled Veteran, I hope and pray we stay a Republic and Democracy, but, it does not look good for us. Sadly, I will never understand how we got here, but here we go. Trump wants to kill the Department of Education, Attack Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security and give more tax breaks to his rich cronies. he is threatening Mass Deportations and so much more. It seems to me, the American People have been conned by a con man and criminal. People fell for lies, and now the America I defended, protected, and love so well, is being taken over by a cult, led by Trump. In fact as many are now beginning to realize, Trump is not capable of running the country. It is being run and will be run by people like Elon Musk, and Steve Bannon and Steven Miller and the likes. Stop and think people, Trump is taking office at almost the same age that Biden is leaving it. Trump is physically and mentally in worse condition then Biden and will only get worse as his term goes on. You want the real scare of what is coming next, if I were you, I would pray trump hangs on till the end of his term, if not you get a President J.D. Vance, imagine that!

Ok enough politics. I have learned in my life that I must deal with what is, not what I wish. So, I go forward with a body that aches, and has it’s problems. The way I see it, I have overcome many things in my life, and at this point shall continue to do so. I believe, I am actually a miracle being in some ways. I overcame so much in my life. Seizures as a baby, Hyper-activity and attention deficit disorder were just the start for me. Battles with my mother over who my father was and where he was, got me put away for two years as a child, and she attempted to give me away three times through the state. Yet, I returned home. I overcame and persisted. By my teen years, I found a way to find my father on my own and did so, only to have a mother who had to get on her high horse and interfere anyway. After I met my father, mom found out and forced me to go back down there with her. By the end of that day, I faced my father a man who was in his fifties at the time, and scared shitless of my mother who was a whole 5ft 4 inches and 120 lbs. so, I told him, if he ever wanted to see me again, he had to make a stand and tell her, to leave him alone. He did in the end. and life moved on for me.

I served my country for 16 years in three military branches, Army, Army National Guard and Navy, and grew up there. I had no choice, I made the commitment so I lived it. I served Honorably and have a DD-214 to prove it too. I also, got injured, six herniated discs in my spine and live with them daily. I was married twice, had two daughters, my longest marriage was my second for 28 years. I did well I think, because I also went back to school and got a Associate’s Degree in Hotel Management, becoming the first in my family to do so. Two Honor Societies inducted me, Alpha Beta Gamma, and Phi Theta Gamma, not bad for a man who was 40 years old when it was done.

I have written many blogs such as this, many poems and lil stories made into small books online. I did what was right when mom died, and put her with her husband, helping my sister do so. I brought my dying wife home and hospiced her, till her death in 2021. So, I have tried very hard to do what I believed was right to all. I am not perfect, but I am smart enough to be respectful, and kind, and considerate as I go along. Whether the same consideration will be extended to me in my ending, I do not know, I only know, I had the drive to do so for others, I loved.

As, 2024 rolls now closer to it’s ending and tomorrow is Christmas Day, I shall keep going forward. I spend my holidays alone these days, and it doesn’t matter which holiday it is. I do not wish to impose, on or burden anyone in any way and I don’t. Alone is fine with me, I have my television, my internet and books and puzzles to keep me going and busy. I believe I am better off alone, than being taken advantage of by someone else in any way. As Christmas Eve gets underway, and tomorrow is Christmas Day, I Wish all a Very Merry Christmas! Remember, it is not about the material things you give or receive, it is about the time you spend with those who love you and that you love in return. And last but not least, I Wish all who read this, A Very Happy New Year, as 2025 comes rolling at us very soon. Happy Holidays to All !

Embracing Change: Insights for Seniors in the New Year


Hello all, it’s Saturday December 14th , 2024 already! The year has flown by for me and I believe for many others also. An old song said it best, Time, Time, Time, it’s telling me a story. Time does march on no matter what as we all know, and in less than two weeks we hit Christmas again and then the New Year of 2025 will be next. My hope is for a peaceful time for all, but, I know that may not be, due to changes in government, politics and attitudes. yet, asa Senior Citizen I am doing what many before me and with me will be doing, keeping my head low, saving my money and surviving, the best I can. It is a basic approach for sure, but a necessary one in today’s American world.

I set for myself some objectives for 2025 and I hope to full fill them the best I can. Every year people world wide make resolutions for themselves and try to stick to them, well I am no different. With one exception, I try to make any resolutions I make, realistic and attainable. Making resolutions that are unrealistic, just dampens down the hope one has, so make them realistic and honest and you may attain them.

I have resolved to try to get out more and be more friendly and open to others. I have resolved also, to avoid negative people with bad attitudes. Look, I am honest about this, I can not take angry, mad people, who believe no matter what, they are right, and everyone else is wrong. I can’t stand people with a stick up their ass, because they believe they are better than all of us. I will avoid them from now on. I do not like people who have what I call double standards. It’s ok for them to do something, but not for you or I right! Bull shit!

I have resolved to avoid people who can turn nasty in a heartbeat, for stupid minor reasons also. It all seems so childish and immature to me. Now I have been convinced in the past by friends, to return to the fray so to say and hold the course and give others a second chance, that’s fine. But, as the old saying goes, fool me once shame on me, fool me twice forget me. I shall just do what is right for me and avoid trouble when I see it, from now on. I am I guess set in my ways at my age, and yes I can be sometimes a pain in the ass, or accidently upset someone, but never intentionally like others I have seen. No one is perfect and I am far from that, but I am not ignorant, nasty, impolite to people on purpose like some I see.

That said, I wanted to open up the possibilities I had coming in the new year and try to help others and myself. So volunteered to open a new Club where i live and give it a try, if it doesn’t work, like some have told me, well, it’s no hair off my ass, at least I gave it a shot. I also wanted to try to join in more events and clubs where I live and talk to more people in general. Since my wife passed in 2021 and I moved here to Chauncy Lake in Westborough, Ma. I have kept to myself for the most part. I think even if I get involve din more clubs here and volunteer for service elsewhere in town, I must guard against cruel, uncaring people, with nasty attitudes. I learned growing up there are two types of people in the world, one is the competitive ones who must win at everything they do, and the second is like me, non-completive, and able to accept when we lose with a smile. Winning at silly game is not important to me, never was, it not whether you win or lose it how much fun you have playing it. For the competitive person you tell them that, and they will argue with you over it, and tell you what’s the sense if you don’t win? Simple folks, just trying to fit in and be social and acceptable counts.

As time rolls on now, and 2024 comes to it’s end and 2025 begins to come in focus and to begin, we must remember first and foremost all are human. We have flaws, we have faults, we are not perfect and we must all learn to accept the same in one another. Secondly, we must all come to realize we can not get along with everyone we meet, so we learn to adapt and choose and avoid the ones we don’t. I have learned in many ways since living in a 55 plus community, life is not a bowl of cherries so to say. You won’t love all your neighbors, you can’t be friends with all, but you can be kind, generous and you can avoid those who don’t accept you for who you are. It is what I must do, in my own life. You want to know the people to avoid, angry people, nasty people, impolite or insulting people, bossy people, and in the end, people who are two faced, liars, and just down right rude. Thats the list I avoid and will going into 2025.

For 2025, I want to smile more, I want laugh more, I want to write more, I want to live like I was dying. Try to go places and see things i have never seen, enjoy the company of people I have never met, learn from those around me. But, I also want to be able to accept the difference and move forward, and keep a good nature to me. I have never been discriminating against anyone, nor am I predijuced against anyone. I don’t usually hold hate in, and I don’t hate for no reason. So to those who do, do me a favor, look in the mirror first, for if you hate so much, you must also hate yourself. Just my belief.

As 2025 comes into focus, America faces changes, it faces things it never thought it would. As Americans we must fight against, being drawn into wars, for we have enough of our own problems here at home. Immigration and the border isone thing to fight, but it must be fought with common sense, and compassion. We can’t lock up women and children, or toss them in a haphazard manner with out caring. We shouldn’t allow the Department of Education to be shut down either. Nor should we allow, vaccines that saved billions of Americans and others in the world to be banned. This will only bring back illness and death to the world and America. So many things are being planned by Trump and his new Administration that are not logical in any way. For instance, What is Elon Musk doing, being given the control of the American budget for? I remind all Elon Musk is a South African, who immigrated here, and now he is going to be leading DOGE! What is that shit? He is going to decide for America, how many employees our government is going to have? Nice, that means an increase in the unemployment ranks for sure, and more damage to our economy. You can’ just cut jobs and benefits to working people and think we will be ok folks, it doesn’t work that way.

As 2025 comes into focus in my mind, I am glad in many ways I am over 68, retired and on my own. But, us seniors and veterans, disable or not, depend on our social security checks and disability checks to survive. We earned them, and it would be nasty to cut us. As to Social Security, future generations not grandfathered in or currently collecting, they want to strip you of this. Will Americans be foolish enough to allow it? It’s you future, and I expect you may wake up when you find out they are trying to, and all the work and payments in you made will not be there for you when you can’t work anymore. But, who am I right, I am an average American guy is all, but logic tells me this direction is not good for future generations, my kids, my grandchildren and more. It’s a sad state of affairs if it happens.

Women in the military serve daily and have now for many decades. They provide and serve strongly in many positions of importance. From Nursing to engineering, to leadership and more. Now they want to say women can not go into battle zones. Let me say this, it didn’t stop women from doing so, during the American Revolution, or during the Civil War, or any of the World Wars, or wars since. They knew their purpose, they volunteered and died in service too. They know the risk like all men do. Stop trying to take away their rights. Stop trying to tell them what to do with their bodies too. Let them have abortions, if it was you daughter who was raped, you would want her safe. Incest happens, no female should be forced to carry a pregnancy full term and give birth to a baby she didn’t want in the first place. It’s sad world, what’s next you going to repeal the right to vote for women?

2025, marks my 69th year alive, I was born in 1956. I was raised in the 1960’s and 70’s. Life was different then. We got disciplined and corrected regularly. Our parents worked hard, came home raised us even if both of them worked. We never were hungry, we never were naked, we never were cold, and we went to school, when we were supposed to. We didn’t have computers, and video games and consoles, or big screen tvs. No, we went outside and played. We played with other children, we played sports, ran the woods and laughed and cried. Mom would say, be home by dark or by supper and we did it. We survived. Look privilege is one thing, money doesn’t buy common sense though does it, it doesn’t buy social skills or logic either. You learn it as you grow up because your parents teach it to you. They should anyway and they should have taught you manners too. If they didn’t they failed you in many ways. Today, too many parents leave their children to video game consoles to be babysat. Mine never did. They taught us to clean and cook too, to dress ourselves and the normal habits you should have of being clean and neat in appearance. What happened to that America folks? What happened to teaching morals and ethics to your children? Where did that world go, America?

Let me close this way today, 2025 will be a large change for all Americans as a society. I have a prediction for America for the future. I see it as a falling Empire, like the Aztecs, The Incas, the Romans, and even the Germans. we are failing because we do not adhere to what works, we change too many things. Ever stop to remember the old saying folks; Leave things alone if they work, don’t mess with it? Well America has messed with too many of it’s core values, and it will pay a price like all the empires and societies before us. As, Ben Franklin said after the Constitution was Signed, We shall have a republic as long as we keep it! When we start to deviate too far, we shall lose it and fall from grace, and lose our democracy and republic and our rights without realizing we are. I hope it doesn’t happen, at least in my remaining lifetime, but when it does, the the last great Empire and nation on the planet shall disappear!.

Surviving Political Turmoil: Tips for Americans


Hello December 4th, 2024, grey and overcast outside here and cold, 22 degrees this am in Westborough, Ma. As we head deeper into December and toward the end of 2024, I havea few suggestions for the average american, and the lower income families.

  1. Do not buy expensive items, keep the car or home you have, if you have one.
  2. Save money at every turn you can, especially over the next four years.
  3. Be prepared for changes economically and politically, at all times.
  4. Watch the Incoming President closely, for mental and physical disabilities.
  5. Trump is 78 and not physically or mentally healthy, be prepared in case JD Vance takes over.
  6. Stop and think what you did electing Trump, on the world stage and at home here, you will see many things.
  7. Trump’s picks for his cabinet will all be in trouble as we go along.
  8. Gaetz went down in flames, Hegswith will be next and be prepared for a major fight over Tulsi Gabbard too.
  9. Be prepared for Trump’s retribution plan to start taking effect immediately.
  10. Kash Patel can not and should not be FBI Director, he is radiacl and dangerous.
  11. Our relationships with Russia, Koreans, and dictators worldwide will change, for the worse.
  12. lastly but mostly Senior citizens, must fight back against Trump killing or attempting to kill, Medicad, Medicare and Social Security. We paid in for Social Security it’s out money.

Let me close this blog today with a statement of my own opinion. 248 years ago, America became a nation, undera constitution and the bill of rights. The forefathers of our nation, Washington, Jefferson, Adams,Hamilton, Franklin, and more, if they had seen Trump attack his own capital, destroy it to the point he had his MAGA crowd did, what would they have done? My answer is simple, Trump would never have gotten to the White House and Presidency the first time, never minda second term. Back then, the Founding Fathers would have declared trump a Traitor to the nation, and tarred and feathered him and drove him from the country. The only person in American History, compatable with Trump and all he has done, was Benedict Arnold. In the end Arnold was banished from america to Britain, and died crying to get back in, as he died in his American Uniform. Trump deserves no less for all he has done to America in my opinion.

Unlike Donald John Trump, I served my country for 16 years on a Volunteer basis, I did not hide behind bunyons or anything else. I served with pride and I am proud of it today. Trump was friends with and participated with Jeffery Epstien and his island of perversion. Yet, no soays anything about that, why? Trump couldn’t build his wall he failed, he didn’t get Mexico to pay for it either. On top of it all he mishandled and mismanaged the Covid epidemic, and told Americans to drink Bleach. Yet, people voted him back in office as President again?

America has mad ethe biggest mistake in it’s history, because Americans are gullable, foolish, uneducated and have lost the common sense and logic they need to survive. So, I shall survive an dother salike me will also ofthe same opinion, but out nation will roll down a hill economically, diplomactically, and in the eyes of the world over the next four years. Hang on Americans, the ride is about to get nasty, and badly mangaged by a man who deserves to be in prison. He sexually harrassed and attacked women, he was convicted 34 times, yet, a convict will run the country. What is wrong in America is simple, too many believe Trump’s cons, now we must pay for that mistake, over the next four years. God Bless America folks. For like lal the great empires and civillizations in the world, America has now reached it’s point of decline, beyond repair. It took 248 years to reach it, but here it is folks!

The Hypothetical Shift to Autocracy in the U.S.


What would an autocratic America look like?

Imagining an autocratic America paints a rather stark picture. The essence of autocracy is concentrated power, typically in the hands of a single leader or a small group, with minimal political pluralism. Here’s what it might involve:

Key Elements of an Autocratic America:

  1. Centralized Power: A single leader or ruling party holds significant control over the government. This often involves bypassing democratic institutions like Congress and the judiciary, leading to a concentration of power.
  2. Limited Political Freedoms: Political opposition is often suppressed, and dissent is not tolerated. This might involve the restriction or elimination of free speech, assembly, and press freedoms.
  3. Censorship and Propaganda: Media would likely be heavily controlled by the state to ensure that only the official narrative is broadcast. Independent journalism would struggle to survive.
  4. Restricted Civil Liberties: The rights of citizens, such as privacy and protection from arbitrary arrest, might be significantly curtailed. Surveillance and policing could become much more pervasive.
  5. Economic Control: The government may exert strong influence over the economy, potentially including nationalization of industries and redistribution of resources to maintain support.
  6. Erosion of Checks and Balances: Traditional mechanisms that ensure accountability, such as independent judiciary and legislative oversight, would be weakened or eliminated.

Impacts on Society:

  1. Social Polarization: Autocracy could deepen social divides, with those in favor of the regime enjoying privileges, while dissenters face discrimination or persecution.
  2. International Relations: The shift could lead to strained relationships with democratic nations and alignments with other autocratic states, potentially altering global dynamics.
  3. Public Fear and Compliance: Fear of retribution could foster a culture of compliance and silence, stifling innovation, creativity, and critical thinking.

While this is a hypothetical scenario, it’s important to consider that societies are resilient and people often find ways to resist authoritarian tendencies. The United States’ foundation of democratic principles and a tradition of civil liberties serve as robust safeguards against such a shift.

What’s your perspective on how such a dramatic change might be resisted or mitigated?

Gullibility and Governance: Lessons from the 2024 Election


As December 2024 begins in earnist, the weather gets colder here, yet the time flies by. 2024 has been a year of difficulties for many Americans as food prices rose, and utilities and oil and gas too. Yet, President Biden did his best and got most of it under control and back down some. No, one is saying Biden wasa great President that I have heard, the word that comes to mind is decent.

We now face a return to the Trump Years starting in January of 2025. I did not vote for Trump and never would vote in a convicted felon like Trump is. Yet, people put him in office again! I do not run around screaming about Trump winning, but, I hate the fact he did. The economy will tumble again, people without money will end up paying for it all too. Trump does not care about the average American or the middle or lower class, he did a great job, buffaloing the American people.

As your taxes go up, and you lose benefits like Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid be aware you brought it upon yourself, no one else did it. As you see the Rich, get richer due to more Trump tax breaks, stop and think, you were warned before you voted. When your FBI is led by Kash Patel, your DNI is Tulsi Gabbard, your Attorney General is Pam Bondi, and they turn on you at Trump’s orders, don’t cry, you asked for it. When the newly formed, DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy kill the Education Department, cut back thousands of federal employees, don’t cry. You voted for it.

When Putin laughs at Trump and does as he pleases, don’t cry, when Canada returns the tariff favors don’t cry or Mexico tells Trump to fuck off, don’t cry. You Voted for all of it folks, you the MAGA crowd and Trump backers. When Trump pulls us from Nato, and the world becomes more communist, don’t cry, you voted for Trump! The world folks is laughing at America, for voting a convicted felon, sex offender into the Presidency. They now know how gulliable and stupid and easily led the American people really are. It is about to become a sad, desperate world where, the lower classes, the african americans, the hispanics and the immigrants, have to hide to survive and beg to eat and for homing, don’t cry, you voted for Trump!

Many who voted MAGA and Trump have no idea what they voted for or why in my opinion. They jumped on the MAGA bandwagon and rode it to his second shot at the Presidency, now I pray, we all can suvive what is coming. His picks for his Administration and the important positions of this country, are set up for nothing more than retribution for him. He is going to attack, the Justice System, Prosecutors, and legal laws of the land. His FBI Director wants to shut down the FBI, think about that folks. Think about this too, Musk, who is South African born and raised and the richiest man in the world, is gonna cut the federal budget for you right? Ten to one, it raises the money in his coffers and Trumps too. Sadly, none of the Trump and MAGA voters stopped to think about any of the above, now, because they were partying and having fun at Trump rallies where he lied his ass of to all, we shall all pay for the next four years. How about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running the HHS, what a pick huh? This is a man who said a worm got into his brain! And he is gonna run the HHS be real. BUt, I am just one person, my opinions are my own of course, but I would recommend, the American People, walk lightly, save your money and hold on, for the roughest and worse, next four years, in American History, ever.

As I close this blog today, I can not help but stop to think about American History and World History ay once. We have seen the fall of the greatest civilizations in the world over time. The Aztecs, The Incas, The American Indian, The Romans, and yes The Germans too. Even Russia fell numerous times to be rebuilt under new Leaders. As each fell from power and greatness, they were led by men like Trump. They fell for different reasons of course, but, each fell due to thinking they were the best there ever was. In fact their leaders led them to disasters and their fall from grace. America after 248 years, has fallen under the cult of MAGA and Trump himself. There is no excuse Americans, for the gulliability, the failure of you to choose correctly. Now we will start the actualy downfall of the Great American Empire like all the rest. I wonder and you should too, What would America’s Founding Fathers, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, our heros through history and their actions, think now? You tell me Americans, for I know, if Trump had pulled what he did on January 6th, 2021, back in their day, what would have happened to him? He would have been driven out, tar and feathered and embarrased. The Founding Fathers would have never allowed Trump anywhere back near the White House, you did, now the price must be paid for the next four years!

The Threat of Autocracy in America: What Trump’s Presidency Means


December 1st, 2024 has arrived folks, the temperatures are dropping and here in Massachuetts it is 28 this am and clear. The day is clear, althought the weatherman is predicting snowfalls across the nation.

A few thoughts this am, as I wak up have come to mind for me. 1) I am tired of people saying Trump won an overwelming majority. Folks 50 percent to 48 percent is not a mandate, no matter how much the Republicans and Trump want to yell it or say it. It wasa very close election period. Yes Trump won, but, no one should just roll over and let Trump do what he wants with the Government and his nominees. There is a great danger to that outlook and even the Republicans should realize that.

Trump said it and he is doing it, he is creating an Administration to get his retrobution against those who prosecuted him and convicted him 34 times over. He said he would if he won and as we can see by his niminees and picks, he is doing it. How many will make it into the Administration is a question yet to be answered.

The saddest thing that many Republicans and trump’s MAGA followers did not take into consideration, is this though. Because they choose Trump, they have now put JD Vance within a heartbeat of the Presidency! Imagaine that folks, a President Vance if Trump dies in office. Trump is not the healthiest 78 year old out there, take one good look at the way he walks and talks and you will know it. My question is this, are you prepared for a Vance Presidency if trump passes, before the end of his term?

We now have a convicted felon as the Incoming President, and one who is determined to do things his own way, no matter what Congress says or does. Felons are not allowed in many other countries, I remind you. Second thought, why is he attacking Canada and Mexico with Tarriffs of unbelieveable percents? They are our allies, number one, number two, they are our economic partners in many ways. Who do you think will pay for the tarriffs folks, we the people do when he does them. You price on many items will fly thru the roof so to say.

Sadly, the Americans who voted for Trump will now get the chance to learn what is like to live under an Autocratic President and system. OUr Democracy is in serious trouble now and so is the Republic that the founding fathers, Washington, Jeffereson, Franklin, Adams, and more put into place 248 years ago. The American people choice this, and now you shall get the taste of it. We now have an american President coming into office who kissed Putin’s ass and Kim’s too! Putin won, he got what he wanted with his election interfearence and hi splan top get Trump back in office. The only saving point we have in our favor is Trump can not run again, under our laws and constitution, but Congress will have to fight against him trying.

As an American Disabled Veteran myself, who served for 16 years and gave up my health and time to save and protect america, I am greatly saddened by all that has occurred. I can’t change it, thats for sure, but, I know it will now be a process for all Americans to struggle and survive. if you have any brain, do yourself a favor, save money, live simple and hang on, Trump is about to ruin the country and economy and more. Americans, I am warning you now, Trump will give the rich another tax break, he will attempt to destroy the Justice Department, he will attempt tpo affect Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security. The average american who earns 100 grand a year or less will pay for Trump’s bullshit and more. The minorities are about to be god smacked by him also. The blacks and hispanics who voted him in this time, should be prepared to be deported and taxed higher and pushed out of housing and more. Jobs will disappear for them, anger will rise, I am sure. And one other thing, if Trump gets his way and uses the military to deport people, you can be sure he will try to use them to control the american people in more ways. we are about to live under Autocratic Government rules and say. As to Elon Musk helping to run American and run our budget and reform our government, why is America allowing a South African Citizen, do so.?

I can’t change what is about to happen folks, but I can say this, to those who voted for Trump, his MAGA crowd and followers, You asked for what is about to come, I hope to God, we cans urvive it! God Bless The United States and it’s people and military, as foriegn power begin to take control of America through a weak, pathic, idiotic man, you elected President for a second time! As far as I know, I havea right to express my opinion still in America and this is mine. Have fun American MAGAS, and Trump followers, for you have destroyed the American republic and our Democracy!

Don’t put a criminal in the White House folks, be smarter than a Fifth Grader ok!


Two weeks from today, the election day of 2024 will have begun and then it will end. As we get closer to that day and the votes roll in now, by day day, I hope Americans realize what is at stake.

I know the political angst out there, the anger. Trump has riled up his MAGA crowd very well. He has promised many things which he can never give them. He lies to them daily and they swallow it whole, like bottom feeders. Do you really believe a 78 year old, out of shape, unhealthy man is the best person to lead America? He is deranged, lost, chaotic and foolish in all he says. So. tell me why your voting Trump please, try to change my mind.

Before you do though, please overcome a few things for me. 1) Trump failed to sell his own brands of water, and steaks. He failed to run casinos and went bankrupt trying.2) He created a fake University and took people’s money for it. 3) He ripped off a Cancer Society for Children Organization. And that was far before he ran for President the first time.

As President he did nothing for anyone but himself and his rich cronies. Yes he passed a tax plan, it did nothing for anyone making a normal paycheck in America. He failed to build the wall, he promised, and Mexico laughed at him, when he said they would pay for it. He screwed up the Covid response, and many Americans died from it. What kind of President tells Americans, to drink bleach folks, it’s poison!

Nato, laughed at him as President, the one time he went there to speak. because of the embarrassment, he now wants to remove us from Nato. Talk about stupid and selfish. Trump was laughed at Putin and Kim, and the whole world watched as he kow-towed to them both.

Trump then carried on as President and Lost the 2020 election to Biden. I remind all trump is now 78, unhealthy and of diminished capacity mentally, just listen to him daily. Your gonna let a man who Believes in Hannibal Lecter be President? Be real please.

Now Trump was Impeached Twice in Office, skulked out of Washington after he lost and ran a riot against his own government. he called the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and directed them to attack and stop the electoral count. he even paid for them to do so, look it up. Then, when that was happening he sat and watched it on tv, and said his VP deserved to be hung. Wake up folks, he doesn’t care about you!

Trump left office, took with him Top Secret and Secret documents to Mar a Lago his home, why? Who did he show them to, and for what reasons? Please explain folks, please. If the Founding Father’s Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin, had been alive Trump would have been hung by now as a Traitor. So, please explain to me, why your voting for Trump? If you dare!

The only reason this election is close, is because Kamala Harris is a woman! men are scared a woman can’t do the job. It’s a sexist thing and it’s bullshit. let clear something else up as I am at this. No Vice President sets policy folks or puts forth bills. No Vice President tells a President what to do and how to do it. Check History. Their place is to back their President, and to run the Senate, not make decisions on their own. They are there as Vice President to support their party and the President also. Wake up folks, stop blaming Harris for Biden’s decisions. Harris did her job as Vice President and still is.

Let me conclude my final blog on the Presidential Election Race of 2024, in the way. If Harris does not win, America is in dire straits. You will elect then, a 34 times convicted felon. Still facing 92 indictments for crimes he committed. What do you think he is running for office for? He is running to stay out of prison, and to either pardon himself, or force The Justice System, to drop all charges against him. That’s it folks, he can say what he wants, but that is what this is about. If you or I took, Top Secret or Secret Documents home even by accident, we would be in prison, why isn’t Trump there? Explain please! if we set up a insurrection or a riot, like trump did, we would be rotting in prison too, why isn’t Trump?

I have done my blogs, spoken my words and done all I can now. The election is 14 days away! I even Voted already, and Voted Harris! Don’t put a criminal in the White House folks, be smarter than a Fifth Grader ok!

I voted Harris you should too, check the facts!


Today, October 16th, 2024, we are 20 days from the Presidential Election of 2024, and the future and status and safety, of America, is at stake. I know many Americans are tired of the speeches, rhetoric of both candidates. I know Americans are tired of sifting through, lies. Let’s talk some facts now.

  1. January 6th, 2021 did happen, it was called for by President Donald John Trump to stop the certification of the 2020 election and in an attempt to keep power.
  2. It was Donald John Trump who called the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys to Washington, Dc that day.
  3. Trump directed and pointed those individuals, to the capital, and directed them to stop the certification.
  4. Trump then sat back in a dinning room in the White House and watched as those individuals destroyed government property, and made lawmakers hide to stay alive.
  5. Trump sat by as they hunted for his own Vice President to hang, and when told of it said So What?
  6. When his speeches and directions failed, Trump slunked out of Washington.
  7. As he was leaving Trump took Top Secret and Secret Documents to his residence.
  8. Who did Trump show said documents to and why did he have them?
  9. Next, Trump has been convicted 34 times for crimes he has committed.
  10. Trump has been found liable for numerous cases of sexual harassment, to the tune of millions of dollars.
  11. Trump has 92 or more Indictments pending against him.
  12. Trump lost the 2020 Election and still refuses to admit it.
  13. Trump was laughed out of Nato during his one visit in his term.
  14. Trump is not the big businessman he claims, if he was why commit bankruptcy so many times.
  15. He has no economical plans, for anyone.
  16. He killed Roe vs Wade, taking women’s rights away.
  17. He incites violence and anger daily, in his speeches.
  18. Trump is 78, feeble, and fumbling and erratic in his speeches.
  19. If you elect Trump, his health is in question physically and mentally, you will end up with President Vance. Imagine that one folks.
  20. In closing let me say this, Trump was already Impeached Twice in one term. That is sad.

Finally, let me say this, If you believe in Trump and his MAGA bullshit, you have been conned by the greatest, con man ever. Putin loves him fora reason folks. Putin owns him. He will sell us to Russia. Yes I know it sounds extreme, but why is he calling Putin seven times since he lost in 2020?

I listen to MAGA people on the news daily, let me say this. No Maga person can tell you anything, Trump did that was good. They claim he built a border wall nope, he failed. They say he passed a tax plan, yes, he did for himself and his rich cronies only. No Average American benefited from that. He failed to handle the covid crisis also. Listen you are voting only to keep Trump from prison, he has no other reason to run. Face the facts folks. He is deranged, lost, befuddled, stumbling and dangerous.

Vote Harris/ Walz, let’s stop this MAGA bullshit and Trump too, America needs new Leadership, not old problems! I voted Harris you should too, check the facts!

If you vote for Trump, you are voting away your rights, your country and your republic !


October 7th, 2024, is upon us and America is now, 28 days from voting for the next President of the United States. Now I know many Americans are tired of the political fighting and news on tv and elsewhere. Yet, Americans need to realize, the choice they make, November 5th, is vital to preserving, the republic and democracy we have. America is now at a crossroads in time !

Nations and societies, have risen and fallen, under the same stress we have right now. The Aztecs, The Incas, The Romans, all fell, because they chose wrong. Ia America next to fall after, 248 years of existence?

Do we want a Dictator? Do we want government, to control women’s bodies and deny then the health care they need? Do we want a President who will kill health care and prescription low prices for his own gain? Do we want a president ,who is a convicted felon 34 times over, indicted 94 times, a man held libel for sexually abusing and harassing women as President?

Listen, I served 16 years in The U.S. Military, did three branches, folks/ I did Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Navy. I am not a sucker or a loser! We don’t need a President, who can’t appreciate and honor Veterans ! Please tell me Americans are smart enough to see all of the above.

I know many Americans, especially the male population thinks that we can’t have a female President, but your wrong! if a woman can work 40 hours a week, raise children, and run a household, she can run the country, period. If a woman, can be a Representative, a Senator, and a Vice President, she can be President, wake up.

Stop blaming Harris for Biden’s decisions also folks. A Vice President’s job is to support their President’s decisions and policies, not make them. Harris did her job under Biden period. Stop the bullshit and find the facts !

Now, i will say this one more time! Please listen, You Vote for Trump you’re voting for tax cuts for the rich and wealthy. You are voting for a man who is a convicted felon 34 times over and indicted 94 times. Trump was impeached twice in one term already! He wants to kill the Education Department folks, wake up! Trump blames everyone but himself for all he did! It’s sad to see. This man, set up, organized and ran an insurrection and a riot against his own government folks. They tore up the capital, chased down politicians, threatened to kill Trump’s Vice President, and Trump didn’t care. Be real folks, Please !

Add in he skunked out of Washington, never conceded the election, took Top Secret and Secret documents to his home and refused to return them. Why did he have them, why did he take them and who did he show them to? Yet, people want us to forget all of this he has done and elect, him again, are you kidding? Trump is laughed at on the World stage, he wants to pull us from Nato ! Wake up!

Let me close with this, regarding this Election of 2024, if you vote for Trump, you are voting away your rights, your country and your republic ! Sadly, America will fall, we will become a satellite of Russia in no time ! Don’t do this Americans, if you do, you may as well, buy a copy of Babel, and learn russian, America will be done and will have fallen !